Japan - Tokyo RC - Race 7

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

11.9f

Unknown

Turf

GOOD

98.2K

VIEW

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Verdict

SARAKOSTH (16) doesn't have the best strike rate but ran a nice race when resuming from a spell last time out over 1 ¼m at Kyoto, finishing second and beaten 1.3 lengths. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. PORTO FELIZ (8) is a handy type who resumes after a break of 18 months. Only appeared once last prep when she finished seventh over 1 ½m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Scored maiden this course and distance two back. Expected to play a major role. MEINER AURUM (9) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 1.1 lengths when fourth over 1 ¼m at Niigata a week ago. Long time maiden but going much better than form suggests. Likely improver with strong prospects. JERONIMOS (4) has been in the market at his last couple of starts but hasn't made an impression, last start finishing fifth over 1 ¼m at Kyoto. Top-three prospects.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
16	Second run back. First-up after two months 2nd of 8 at Kyoto on May 3 over 1 ¼m, 1.3 len behind Tenter De Vivre carrying 128lbs at $3.50. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 15 at Kokura on January 24 over 1m, 2 len behind Suzuka Miere with 126lbs at $17. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance. 1st Pick 16 Sarakosth Jockey: Damian Lane Trainer: Manabu Ikezoe J: Damian Lane T: Manabu Ikezoe	122	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after two months 2nd of 8 at Kyoto on May 3 over 1 ¼m, 1.3 len behind Tenter De Vivre carrying 128lbs at $3.50. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 15 at Kokura on January 24 over 1m, 2 len behind Suzuka Miere with 126lbs at $17. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
8	Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at this track on November 23 2024 over 1 ½m, 6 len behind Danon Whitney carrying 119lbs at $19.40. First up last campaign 6th of 18 at Nakayama on March 3 2024 over 1 ¼m, 4.5 len behind Yukiwarizakura carrying 121lbs at $3.60. Scored maiden this course and distance two back. Expected to play a major role. 2nd Pick 8 Porto Feliz Jockey: Keita Tosaki Trainer: Toru Kurita J: Keita Tosaki T: Toru Kurita	63	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at this track on November 23 2024 over 1 ½m, 6 len behind Danon Whitney carrying 119lbs at $19.40. First up last campaign 6th of 18 at Nakayama on March 3 2024 over 1 ¼m, 4.5 len behind Yukiwarizakura carrying 121lbs at $3.60. Scored maiden this course and distance two back. Expected to play a major role.
9	Form hard to fault. Most recently made some head-way from midfield, 4th of 13 at Niigata on May 17 over 1 ¼m, 1.1 len behind Bene Spira with 121lbs at $6.40. The run before that 4th of 10 at Fukushima on April 19 over 1 ¼m, 3 len behind Ho O Titan carrying 128lbs at $4.60. Long time maiden but going much better than form suggests. Sure to be right there at the business end. 3rd Pick 9 Meiner Aurum Jockey: Takuya Kowata Trainer: Shinichi Ito J: Takuya Kowata T: Shinichi Ito	138	-	-	-	6%
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently made some head-way from midfield, 4th of 13 at Niigata on May 17 over 1 ¼m, 1.1 len behind Bene Spira with 121lbs at $6.40. The run before that 4th of 10 at Fukushima on April 19 over 1 ¼m, 3 len behind Ho O Titan carrying 128lbs at $4.60. Long time maiden but going much better than form suggests. Sure to be right there at the business end.

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